7:45-8:30 am
Vendor visits / Registration
8:30-9:05 am
Back to the future: 15 years of salt reduction efforts and where we go next
Ted Diers, NH Department of Environmental Services
As we celebrate the Green SnowPro program’s 15th year, it's a great time to look back at how far we've come with salt reduction: where it all started, where we are now, and where we're headed.
9:15-10:15 am
Roadmap to salt reduction
Robert Proulx, North Atlantic Snow Services; Jordan Smith, VSI by BOSS (moderator); Bill Butts, Outdoor Pride Landscaping & Snow Management; Robert Thyng, RD Outdoors
Beyond the environmental benefits, what business advantages does reducing salt use offer? Panelists will discuss successful tactics that have advanced their sustainability initiatives while simultaneously cutting labor and material expenses, enhancing winter operations, and improving customer satisfaction.
10:15-10:45 am
Vendor visits / Coffee break
10:50-Noon
Storm strategy: You make the call
JP Sanieski, CSP, ASM, Perrone Landscaping
Understanding how to approach each storm — in terms of dispatching, material use, and application timing — is crucial because every winter event is different. Attendees will tackle a variety of storm scenarios in small groups, using guidance from New Hampshire’s NHDES Winter Management BMP Manual.
Noon-1:00 pm
Vendor visits / Lunch
Sponsored by:
1:00-2:15 pm
(choose 1 session)
Room: Ballroom BC
Do liquids make sense in New England?
Jay Rotonnelli, Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service (moderator); Scott Koellmer, Groundhog Landscaping; Rick Govoni, Innovative Surface Solutions; Shawn O’Keefe, Granite State Deicing Supply
Is adding liquids to your winter management toolbox a worthwhile investment? We'll examine the necessary factors to consider, such as logistical hurdles, initial costs, and their effectiveness given current winter weather patterns in the Northeast.
Room: Ballroom A
Application rates & calibration: Make them work for you
Scott Kinmond, NH LTAP Technology Transfer Center & Dean Outhouse, CSP, ASM, Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service
Saving money and running smooth winter operations means knowing your stuff: which materials to use and how much. This two-part session will cover establishing application rates and dive into calibration so you can follow them.
2:15-3:30 pm
Networking reception
7:45-8:30 am
Vendor visits / Registration
8:30-9:05 am
Room: Ballroom BC
Back to the future: 15 years of salt reduction efforts and where we go next
Ted Diers, NH Department of Environmental Services
As we celebrate the Green SnowPro program’s 15th year, it's a great time to look back at how far we've come with salt reduction: where it all started, where we are now, and where we're headed.
9:15-10:15 am
The path to progress: Salt reduction successes & challenges
Chris Navitsky, Lake George (NY) Waterkeeper; Ted Wadleigh, City of Claremont; Scott Kinmond, NH LTAP Technology Transfer Center (moderator)
As more municipalities seek to reduce salt use and embrace liquid programs, panelists will detail the success stories and cautionary tales they’ve experienced along the way.
10:15-10:45 am
Vendor visits / Coffee break
10:50-Noon
Building a brine program
Tim Stevens, Town of Stratham; Tobias Shea, City of Portsmouth; James Highnight, Deicing Depot; Scott Kinmond, NH LTAP Technology Transfer Center
Considering building a brine program into your winter operations? Learn the questions to ask about infrastructure, equipment, materials and more so you can be successful.
Noon-1:00 pm
Vendor visits / Lunch
Sponsored by:
1:00-2:15 pm
Application rates & calibration: Make them work for you
Scott Kinmond, NH LTAP Technology Transfer Center; Ben Holmes, Rye Beach Landscaping; Eric Paterson, Piscataqua Landscaping; James Highnight, Deicing Depot
Saving money and running smooth winter operations means knowing your stuff: which materials to use and how much. This two-part session will cover establishing application rates and dive into calibration so you can follow them.
2:15-3:30 pm
Networking reception
